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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.19, 1,880.76 and 947.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.19, 1,880.76 and 947.07 is: 1,417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.19 : 1,880.76 = 947.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.19/1,880.76 = 947.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.19x = 1,880.76 × 947.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.19x = 1,781,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,214.92/1,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.95

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